Periodic Table Answers

 1.     The rows of the periodic table are called

a)    Groups

b)   Periods

c)    Families

d)   Classes

2.     As you move from left to right across the periodic table

a)    Atomic radius increases

b)   Atomic radius decreases

c)    Ionization energy decreases

d)   Electronegativity decreases

3.     Which of the following are properties of the non-metals?

a)    Donate electrons, poor conductors of heat and electricity

b)   Gain electrons, good conductors of heat and electricity

c)    Donate electrons, good conductors of heat and electricity

d)   Gain electrons, poor conductors of heat and electricity

4.     Where do you expect to find the smallest atoms in the periodic table?

a)    Top and left-hand side

b)    Top and right-hand side

c)    Bottom and left-hand side

d)   Bottom and right-hand side

5.     Common antiseptics and disinfectants belong to which family?

a)    Alkali metals

b)   Transition metals

c)    Noble gases

d)   Halogens